Even after death, pharmacogenomics can tell us how particular genetic variants cause fatal drug reactions.

Although only a minority of people have a genetic variant for the TPMT gene, these patients face a high risk of death if prescribed thiopurine drugs.

Although warfarin is a commonly prescribed drug for reducing blood clots, predicting its individual effects can be a tricky business.

Pharmacogenomic tests are an extremely useful tool for prescribing medication – so why isn’t every doctor on the bandwagon?